Lot 147
1848 N-2 R1+ Repunched 18 PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous light to medium brown with a hint of light olive. The surfaces are satiny and lustrous, and the eye appeal of this cent is excellent. Looks choice mint state but there is a faint hint of rub on the very highest points of the devices. The only marks are a microscopic planchet flake high on the neck (as struck) and a faint spot of reddish brown toning right of the inner curl. LDS, die state d, with die cracks on the reverse. The repunching on the 18 remains clear. Our grade is AU58+, very close to mint state, and CC#6 of those known in the late die state. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; 1 finer in 67. Estimated Value $400 - UP
Ex Henry T. Hettger, 2002 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 4/20/2002:602-Chris McCawley, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 9/5/2004:1080-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the last lot ticket).
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| Realized $930 |
